West
Coast Swing
with
Jane Ford |
| Wednesdays |
| May 7-28, 2008 (4 week session) |
| 8:00-9:00pm |
West Coast Swing/
Swing Technique Class
(Beg/Int)
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Focus on using rather than abusing compression & tension,
and getting the most out of what you can communicate to
your lead/follow through your dancing. This class is taught
as a 4 week session, can also join in second week.
No partner required. Taught by Jane
Ford.
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| Sundays |
| May 4-25, 2008 (4 week session) |
| 5:00-6:00pm |
Beginner
West Coast Swing
Class
|
For beginners with no (or little) experience,
this is the place to start. This class is taught as a 4 week
session, can also join in second week. No partner required.
Taught by Jane
Ford.
|
| 7:00-8:00pm |
Intermediate/
Advanced
West Coast Swing
Class
|
For those who are comfortable with West
Coast Swing basics. This class is taught as a 4 week
session, can also join in second week. No partner required.
Taught by Jane
Ford.
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| Pricing |
| Cost
per person: |
Any One 4 Week
Class Session (covers all 4 weeks of lessons within a single session) |
$52 |
| Any One 5 Week
Class Session (covers all 5 weeks of lessons within a single session) |
$65 |
| 6 Week Class Session (covers all 6 weeks of lessons within a single session) |
$78 |
K2 periodically holds West Coast Swing Class Sessions and
Workshops. A Class Session consists of one 60 minute
lesson per week for 4 weeks. A Workshop is a single
lesson. To get notified when Class Sessions and Workshops are
scheduled
join the mailing
list.
No partner required, singles and couples welcome. These are adult
classes, but teens are welcome to attend. In general, partners
are rotated during classes, which is helpful in learning, plus
a fun way to meet classmates. For couples who would prefer not
to switch partners, that is fine as well.
Pre-registration is highly recommended for all Class Sessions
either by email or phone.
Payment can be made in advance by credit
card, PayPal or check;
or on the day of class by cash, credit card or check.
You can also enroll at the first or second week
of a Class Session, just arrive 15 minutes before class
time to allow time to register and make payment. Class Sessions are
closed to enrollment after week 2.
For Workshops and classes that accept drop-in attendance just
turn up and pay at the studio on a class by class basis. Please
arrive
15 minutes
before class time to allow time to check-in.
If you are new to K2 Dance Studio and would like to try
out a class, you may register and if you decide not to take the Class
Session contact K2 before
the start of the second lesson for a refund (less $12). Otherwise,
there are no refunds for missed classes when registered for a Class
Session. The instructors are always happy to help in deciding
which level is the best fit.
SHOES:
Please be sure to bring soft-soled dance
shoes or clean dry sneakers (smoother soles have less traction
and are better, allowing for easy turning). No hard
soled, or black rubber soled shoes that leave marks. Please
change shoes on the entrance mat to help prevent
outside wet, salt and grit from getting on the wooden floor.
Private Lessons for individuals, couples and groups are available
by arrangement, just contact K2.
West Coast Swing is a style of Swing that became popular in California
night clubs in the '30s and '40s and was voted the California
State Dance in 1989.
Hollywood captured some of the best dancers and musicians for all the public
to see in the movies. The dance took root all over the US during
the '40s via
the soldiers and sailors dancing in the night clubs. West Coast Swing
continues to be very popular across the US and is commonly danced to contemporary
music.
Jane Ford is the owner of K2 Dance Studio and
has been teaching dance for over 20 years. Trained
in Ballroom dance during her college years, she has
instructed at several studios in the Washington and
Baltimore areas.
Turning
her attention to Swing dancing, Jane competed in
Lindy Hop and has danced in various performance
groups. Performance credits include appearances at
the White
House, the Smithsonian
Institute, and the Kennedy
Center. She has also formed several
performance groups of her own.
Jane is the originator of the
Wednesday night swing dances at 94th Aero
Squadron and now at K2 Dance Studio. Under
her guidance K2 has become one of the most
popular dance
studios in the DC Metro area and has become a nationally
known swing venue! Jane also teaches at local
Universities, such as the University of Maryland and Catholic
University, and travels across the country teaching
and judging at national dance events.
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